S21 Ultra LONG TERM Durability Test - 3 Months No Screen Protector!

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra three months later with no screen protector, with surprising results! shop-links.co/173628530051912... (S21 Ultra Best Buy Affiliate Link)
The S21 Ultra is the most powerful phone that Samsung has ever made. It has the Snapdragon 888, and all the bells and whistles. The Samsung S21 Ultra has a 6.8" AMOLED screen and back glass made from Gorilla Glass Victus. In this video I will show you how my S21 Ultra has held up for 3 months with no screen protector, and how many scratches and how much damages has been done to the Gorilla Glass Victus - Gorilla Glass Victus Long Term Wear Test.
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  • @engadge
    @engadge3 жыл бұрын

    Dude I really liked your video. Subscribed and liked. You make sure you do this test with every flagship phone and I will make my flagship decisions based on your videos. Thankyou

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subscribing

  • @dalast1woke
    @dalast1woke3 жыл бұрын

    My phone had been falling out of my pocket left and right. With a case and without a case. The screen hasn't broken, but I got some heavy scratches on my phone... to the most part it's fine.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thay sounds not good. Why does it keep falling out if your pocket?

  • @dalast1woke

    @dalast1woke

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey I wear basketball shorts and sweatpants while I work from home. So it slide out when I'm sitting.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dalast1woke ah. Yup. That'll do it

  • @Ricelord4
    @Ricelord42 жыл бұрын

    The issue about the aluminum frame scratching and pitting easily is the biggest issue I have with the S21 Ultra, as well. One of them was my fault, as I accidentally dinged it on a counter without a case. The other was just as you described - some debris got underneath the case, and after the phone shifted around a bit, it scratched off some paint. I applied automotive touch up paint to those spots, but the latter bothers me still.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. It really is frustrating.

  • @BL1XARD
    @BL1XARD3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this video was well put together and edited, definitely subscribing for future content.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. In glad you enjoyed it.

  • @madmann6723
    @madmann67232 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a cheap PET protector and it's held up well. I had the exact same issue with the frame pitting on a S9 plus with the 45 silicon Samsung case. So I use a case now with a tighter fit and no issues so far.

  • @colmmagner706
    @colmmagner7063 жыл бұрын

    Good to know. Thanks

  • @DanielRichards644
    @DanielRichards6443 жыл бұрын

    I've got an S9+ going on almost 3 years old (S21 Ultra on order, coming at the end of the month) and have only ever kept it in a case (aside from every 6-9 months when I take it out to clean out the gunk that builds up around the edges and have ZERO of the pitting you talk about and some microscratches that aren't even noticeable until you actually wipe down the screen with a microfiber.

  • @sosiehtesaus2652
    @sosiehtesaus26523 жыл бұрын

    I haven't used a film at Samsung for years. The scratches are really limited. As a case, I recommend the original leather case, but importantly in black! The brown is crap, because the color dissolves in a short time and it also turns black on the sides. It is very tight and dust does not collect on the sides

  • @thehealthguy101
    @thehealthguy1013 жыл бұрын

    appreciate these types of after a period videos for mobile phones specifically the mention on wear and tear, not many tech youtubers put these into details.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it's helpful. Thanks for watching

  • @GaminGranny880
    @GaminGranny8803 жыл бұрын

    I've had a glass screen protector and a ringke fusion-x case when I pre-ordered my S21 Ultra it still looks brand new, and I decided to skinit with my favorite NFL team.

  • @zooomthesquirrel3707

    @zooomthesquirrel3707

    2 жыл бұрын

    please let me know which screen protector u using, and if it protects the screen from drops

  • @jtm3824
    @jtm38243 жыл бұрын

    I've had a 99 cent screen protector and a $3 clear case. Dropped my phone a couple times from various heights. Still looks and works like new

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @fightsandfinance7570

    @fightsandfinance7570

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey Is this video specifically on the new Nikon Z6 u got?

  • @mattalford3932

    @mattalford3932

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I stopped buying expensive cases too. Just a waste of money. 10 dollars on Amazon is good enough.

  • @meicalc
    @meicalc3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same case but don't have the issues with scratches on the sides. I put a screen protector on it the moment it arrived so my phone is still in excellent condition. Have to say, I think its definitely the best phone Samsung have ever come up with and I've had the last 3 flagships that were released. Love it!

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. That's good yours doesn't have the same problem

  • @JesusGomez-ob2qt

    @JesusGomez-ob2qt

    3 жыл бұрын

    Note 20 ultra is better

  • @namelesske
    @namelesske3 жыл бұрын

    Not the bezel itself scratches, there is also a clear coat (paint) layer on the polished aluminium protecting from oxidation. Its aluminium, but not anodized like iPhone-s. Anodization is much harder, because the oxide layer itself is filled with the paint pigments, but they also can scratched to bare metal, resulting tiny spots from quartz in dust. You can see the camera, anodized, no problems. Bezel polished, clear coat > scratches easily. Pro tip: PolyWatch polish can help with clear plastics/coatings helped my cheap Casio watch, and my partners Galaxy A40 phone. Just dont expect much from it, because dirt is super hard on plastics. Dont put near the holes and buttons! Abrasive stuff is not good for moving parts.

  • @sandeeproy1985

    @sandeeproy1985

    2 жыл бұрын

    i am facing same issue, so the coat is getting scratched?

  • @kraigeat1986
    @kraigeat19862 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate everything you're saying, I'm new to this channel. I found it by having an issue whilst having the S21 Ultra in a clear view case. My screen has scratches down the right hand side of the screen. I did take my screen protector off because that was scratched first, I thought maybe it was because the protector is made of plastic and so would scratch way more easier. That's not the case. My glass screen has scratched also WITH the clear view case installed. They are micro scratches, but scratches non the less. I'm not convinced that Gorrilla glass Victus is as good as they make out.

  • @G-Fiti

    @G-Fiti

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most definetly. I had microscraches on my phone just 2 weeks after I got it. My old S7 Edge that I used for 5 years on the other hand (with no screen protection) had not a single scratch on it. The newer glass seems to be much worse

  • @212helpdesk
    @212helpdesk3 жыл бұрын

    I bought on Amazon two screen protectors for 10 bucks. I asnt sure i needed them but after watching your video just now I’m glad I did. Ty

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good call. That was smart. Thanks for watching the video. I'm glad it was helpful

  • @alexanderrahl482
    @alexanderrahl4823 жыл бұрын

    No screen protector for me. A few light scratches. I just use Spigen liquid air case. Fumbled it on some concrete and my gravel driveway. Still doing swell.

  • @outdoorsguy
    @outdoorsguy2 жыл бұрын

    I just upgraded to an S21 Ultra from an S6 Active, which I had almost 6 years. I never had a screen protector on that phone. Micro scratches galore but I got used to it. I'm not putting a screen protector on my new phone either, but I did get a good case and a protector for the rear cameras.

  • @renatosolomon-channel2807

    @renatosolomon-channel2807

    2 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @InsaneYandere

    @InsaneYandere

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same as you, come from more than 6 years of s6 and it still works like a charm

  • @DragoonMS
    @DragoonMS3 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh, yesss. This year's Android King of Fighters. It is quite the beast, from what reviewers have said & shown. And for whatever reason, nobody seems to like having the 512GB variant of the S21 Ultra in stock. At all. It was the same thing with the Note20 Ultra, and now that's close to impossible to find.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry you can’t find one anywhere

  • @katiemcbride8235

    @katiemcbride8235

    2 жыл бұрын

    All sizes over 128gb have been discontinued for whatever reason, I thought people would prefer the larger space. But I was able to get the last 256gb phone in the warehouse 😂

  • @wrestleboy23v

    @wrestleboy23v

    2 жыл бұрын

    The tmobile in myrtle beach had one and offerred it but I turned it down because in 2 years I never filled the 64gb storage of my iphone xr lol. 128 gb is plenty when all my music is on spotify and rarely take pictures.

  • @theylietoyouall.5051

    @theylietoyouall.5051

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ive got a 256 being delivered direct from samsung in around an hours time, free buds Pro too worth £220.

  • @artyboy1377
    @artyboy13773 жыл бұрын

    The S21 Ultra has a full bezeless screen at the front and a raised lens hub at the rear, so a screen protector and back case are somewhat needed, eventhough I'd prefer to use it naked. I accidentally dropped mine when it was fresh out of the box when i was at my computer desk (less than 1m height) but fortunately the flooring was partial carpet partial false-wood. Lucky for me the S21 Ultra comes fully covered in sticky plastic wrap (even on the sides!) and also had 2 (!) layers of plastic film on the screen!

  • @kostasmira2933

    @kostasmira2933

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does the second plastic(screen protector) works the same as if i buy one separately for the internet?

  • @artyboy1377

    @artyboy1377

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kostasmira2933 It's for temporary protection only

  • @Roadhouse1997
    @Roadhouse19973 жыл бұрын

    This is why it's necessary with any case no matter the brand to clean out the case regularly, I work in a body shop and dirt gets packed in the edges and tends to Crack the screen on s10 and 20s right by the power button.

  • @zooomthesquirrel3707

    @zooomthesquirrel3707

    2 жыл бұрын

    thx fr sharing the info

  • @MiguelMartinez-pn2wu
    @MiguelMartinez-pn2wu2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great review

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @qcwred
    @qcwred2 жыл бұрын

    Do u take the thin one off they put on?

  • @yeudielrios
    @yeudielrios3 жыл бұрын

    Loved you're video bro, great sincere review, that's why I would like to ask you're opinion, I'm on s20 right now, is the s21 ultra still at this moment worth the upgrade ?

  • @Chakalaka176

    @Chakalaka176

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't upgrade bro

  • @CasperDrummer1995
    @CasperDrummer19953 жыл бұрын

    Please make a review for the Asus ROG phone 5 Pro version, if you already have it, i still believing that there is still a little bit difference on the classic version in terms of their performances,

  • @KadMac25
    @KadMac252 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of your music in the background of your video? I really like it.

  • @sandeeproy1985
    @sandeeproy19852 жыл бұрын

    hey adam on my s21 plus, side the panels, it seems at multiple places the black gloss is scratched...while removing / putting on the case, in your opinion the galaxy series has gloss finish on the aliminums on sides and if so, they are prone to scratches or removal with dirt or case removal?

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seems that way. I have a lot of those blemishes myself.

  • @richq357

    @richq357

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have the s21 plus silver and my top aluminum frame from left to right where the 2 microphone holes on top are at full of scratches from my ArmadilloTek Vanguard case it's 2 piece case I got from Amazon since the case frame of the phone case pure plastic that happen and the size of the scratches is accurate to the case and I barely notice this week after cleaning my phone and the case that it was scratch and I had that case on for a few months and I baby my phone made sure to always be careful but I'm not happy with the scratches. ( I like Samsung and all but that right there makes me mad since I personally feels the s21 series aluminum frame not that strong) because I had my s10e for a while before and nothing ever happened to it no scratches on the aluminum frame

  • @Kaiser187
    @Kaiser187 Жыл бұрын

    I have gorilla glass 5 with no protection in 5 years of owning with zero scratches. Just depends on how well you take care of it and being careful.

  • @jerryhall5759
    @jerryhall57593 жыл бұрын

    I have the gear 4 Otterbox case for My s21 ultra and it's protected it very good: after 3 months my ultra is going well and I use it heavily all day full brightness and resolutions, I've gotten a day & half off a full charge(I did an experiment one weekend to see how long it would stay charge with heavy usage(10am Friday morning - Monday 2:19am was at 21 percent)

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. Thats a good case to keep it protected.

  • @lordpulledpork7892
    @lordpulledpork78923 жыл бұрын

    Mous limitless 3.0 case has done amazing. ✔

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. They make good cases

  • @pierre68299
    @pierre682992 жыл бұрын

    I had exactly the same problem with the case scratching it. Though it was my fault,but I know did baby up the phone a lot as I do with all my phones

  • @markgaskell5370
    @markgaskell53702 жыл бұрын

    Seriously how do you scratch your screen like that? Don't mean it in a bad way, I've had my p30 pro for 2 years and have less scratches haha. Great video btw

  • @asjohnseesit
    @asjohnseesit2 жыл бұрын

    I’m not convinced by Gorilla Glass it seems like they release a better version every year but how many times can you reinvent the wheel. My phone isn’t cheap so I protect it as much as I can because I don’t fall for the hyperbole.

  • @fakkerdakker
    @fakkerdakker3 жыл бұрын

    I swap between a Spigen case and a Later case. I'm not getting any of the pitting on the side of the phone. All in all, it's a B+, but it's a slab phone. The battery and lack of expandable storage. Also, it's a slippery phone..gotta have it in a case. I have to say, the best phone to hold was my LG V60, it felt really good in the hand. But right now, just for variety sake, I'm running my Titan.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure. I'm not saying all cases do that. I'm specifically saying the Samsung silicone case.

  • @stephenlouden480
    @stephenlouden4802 жыл бұрын

    Sand particles in your jeans are the culprit.. There is no escaping minor abrasions other than to clear coat the screen as soon as it's purchased which I've done to a few phones and then any scratches that happen are done on the top coat. Then every few months, buff the screen and watch the scratches disappear.

  • @siddharth_pawar8049
    @siddharth_pawar80492 жыл бұрын

    Hi please share buy link for the case

  • @jakekirkpatrick1357
    @jakekirkpatrick13572 жыл бұрын

    Just upgraded to the S21 Ultra from an S9. Had the S9 for a few years and never put a screen protector on and never got any scratches or cracks (the ports did get a little dusty/dirty over time though, but nothing some compressed air couldn't fix. I only ever kept it in my pocket or on my desk to charge at night. Not going to put one on my S21 either. In fact, I leave the thin plastic protector that comes with the phone on as long as possible. Not a whole lot happens if you simply take care of your phone and not handle it badly causing drops, etc.

  • @TheMrSpectatorr

    @TheMrSpectatorr

    2 жыл бұрын

    The S9 was released 3 years ago my friend.

  • @jakekirkpatrick1357

    @jakekirkpatrick1357

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheMrSpectatorr my bad, fixed it

  • @amordip9244
    @amordip92443 жыл бұрын

    Helpful... What about apple ceramic shield?

  • @deepengandhi7033
    @deepengandhi70332 жыл бұрын

    Looks like you can't notice it with the screen on, unless at a certain angle like you said. I got my S21 ultra today and ordered a screen protector just in case but maybe I won't use it.

  • @rajeshkrishnan9255
    @rajeshkrishnan92553 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you tilt your head while talking.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @yoyoyo3531

    @yoyoyo3531

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha random

  • @Slicktune

    @Slicktune

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmfaoooooooo

  • @psicolor6086
    @psicolor60862 жыл бұрын

    Have looked about factory screen protector on your s21 ? Maybe Is scratched on It?

  • @danilonden3782
    @danilonden37823 жыл бұрын

    I dont use a case on my s10. I used to drop my phone a lot when I was younger. I dont anymore. Never actually. When it does,it doesn't break.

  • @goldieblackwell420
    @goldieblackwell4203 жыл бұрын

    I never put screen protectors on any of my Galaxy phones and mine have been just fine. It's not a big deal to me, most people purchase new phones every two to three years anyways so, hey.

  • @3pmBreakfast

    @3pmBreakfast

    3 жыл бұрын

    SHALL NOT COMPLY 🤟

  • @ADJ1229

    @ADJ1229

    2 жыл бұрын

    Samesies: WILL NOT COMPLY- 2A🔫✌🏾

  • @JohnCGUNSNFREEDOM
    @JohnCGUNSNFREEDOM3 жыл бұрын

    What about battery life since your last video talking about it. Has it improved???

  • @Vlad-pt6eg

    @Vlad-pt6eg

    2 жыл бұрын

    mine would drain faster than the iphone 11max i had at first with all the bells and whistles turned on, but now it lasts me all day with everything turned on still; have the always on display turned on now as well.

  • @LeeVideo
    @LeeVideo2 жыл бұрын

    You mentioned S10 case on S21 Ultra? I have a cheap NTG case for mine Ultra and it fits tight around the edges and nothing happened to the phone yet.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I said s10 it was an accident

  • @dennislouis6069
    @dennislouis60693 жыл бұрын

    I got mine with a screen protector. Just like my s20 plus from a year before. Not sure what the confusion is about? Is Samsung shipping different ones for different markets?

  • @dword492

    @dword492

    2 жыл бұрын

    No protector on my.s21 or s21 uktra but my now broke s20 ultra had one preinstalled

  • @jeromegold3216
    @jeromegold32163 жыл бұрын

    Great 3 month review. I have a note10+ for almost 19 months. As soon as I got it it went into a case and and have a screen protector. My phone looks just as good as it did when I first un boxed it. I don't understand why guys carry there phones in there front pocket, when I'm walking it's in my back pocket. No keys no change. No interference with the crotch. Maybe it's just me.

  • @kleptodathief3946

    @kleptodathief3946

    2 жыл бұрын

    only girls have it in the butt pockets lolz! but ya in front if u got tight jeans its pita, esp when u crouch down, hurts like a mofo

  • @VitasLoWang

    @VitasLoWang

    2 жыл бұрын

    the back pocket is the best place to get your phone stolen! I really don't get why people put it there. Also how do you sit down with the phone in there? What's the problem having it in front pocket? Also absolutely fine to sit with it like that.

  • @jaydee_world
    @jaydee_world3 жыл бұрын

    Just want u to know that the S21 Ultra came with a plastic screen protector out of the box. Don't believe me? Run your finger on the selfie camera, u will feel there's two layers, top layer and the actual GG Victus on the camera hole. So the micro scratches are actually on the plastic screen protector that came with the phone.

  • @michaellengyel33

    @michaellengyel33

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not entirely true, mine did not come with one installed. Purchased unlocked in the USA

  • @x_rabbox_

    @x_rabbox_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaellengyel33 mine yes

  • @ibetatestedyourmother
    @ibetatestedyourmother3 жыл бұрын

    I liked and subscribed. Thanks for watching.

  • @williamthedoorman9610
    @williamthedoorman96103 жыл бұрын

    Hey Adam I got the same phone case as you do but in a wallet so it protects the glass, ya the S21 ultra is a work horse, I love it hands down best on the market.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. That was a good idea. Yes. It's a great phone!

  • @ruanhinrichsen6355
    @ruanhinrichsen63553 жыл бұрын

    Also have those Marking on my Samsung note 10’s Frame

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    It sucks 😭

  • @500old
    @500old3 жыл бұрын

    thanks man

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help

  • @MegaVector2011
    @MegaVector20113 жыл бұрын

    Wallet case, every adult should have one. Drop the phone, fine, put it in your pocket next to a sharp object, fine. No scratches. Nobody else cares about what phone you have and you don't need to show it off, only you, preserve the phone.

  • @J.R......

    @J.R......

    3 жыл бұрын

    All a matter of opinion. I personally hate my wallet case. Gets in the way when I'm using the camera with one hand while I use my other hand to do something.

  • @mtbknow-how3795
    @mtbknow-how37952 жыл бұрын

    I've always gotten screen protectors cause I'm OCD about my screen having not a single mark on it. It genuinely irks me if I see one scratch on my screen so I've always used tempered glass protector and they keep my screen looking brand new one I take it off to trade in

  • @conradfb9418
    @conradfb94182 жыл бұрын

    I have a lot of those little scratches so does my friend he said after he got a screen protector

  • @imob9657
    @imob96572 жыл бұрын

    Dropped my s21 ultra in a case on the ground from 3 feet height and now it rattles like crazy. Something inside the phone is rattling bad that wasn't doing it before. Phone still works flawlessly but the rattle is mad annoying

  • @Grim_Azrael
    @Grim_Azrael2 жыл бұрын

    Something i will never understand. As soon i get a new mobile, i install a screen protector. I never have scratches on my screen protector, but if i would have no screen protector, i would have tons of scratches on my screen. Why does the screen protector hold so much better?

  • @garbageday587
    @garbageday5872 жыл бұрын

    After 7 months of use I only have one scratch in the back under one of the camera ( I see some white there probably because I put the phone with keys since then I only put my phone alone in my pocket. The other thing I noticed too is when my screen is off I see some condensation that doesn't go when I clean the screen with water. When screen is on I don't see this. It could be because of the display which is OLED I didn't know.

  • @CaptainRon1913
    @CaptainRon19133 жыл бұрын

    The clear view case is terrible. A micro grain of sand will scratch the hell out of the glass when you close the cover. I believe the victus glass is softer, but doesn't shatter as easily.. I installed AmFilm glass protector on it which works perfect

  • @newworld1135
    @newworld11353 жыл бұрын

    Are John Moxlay is your Brother ??? You Look Like Dean Ambros :D

  • @JessieDoidge
    @JessieDoidge2 жыл бұрын

    I have a s9 that I've had since launch, never used a case on it, been dropped more times than I can count, gets thrown in my bag with keys/coins and all sorts. it has 1 tiny scratch near the centre that you need angled light to see. Just bought an s21 ultra and I don't feel nearly as confident with this phone. I know they claim the back is glass but it feels/sounds like plastic (mine is the silver) 100% getting a case for this thing.

  • @VintageLynx

    @VintageLynx

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just got silver too. And ordered a case as soon as I opened the box and held the phone.

  • @janislocis-paruskins4121
    @janislocis-paruskins41219 ай бұрын

    im using s21 ultra now more than 2 years,i took off screen protector in first day,never been on screen protector and have no any scratches on screen. this is something !!! 😍 , but now out s23 ultra and can listen customer complaints ,why scratches easily ? 🤔

  • @courtellini.soupU.x.U
    @courtellini.soupU.x.U3 жыл бұрын

    Shoot, even my J7 Crown is in pretty good shape. The only crack I have is a tiny one in the bottom left corner after I dropped it in the shower - and that's after dropping it SEVERAL times over the near three years I've owned it. Other than that, you probably wouldn't notice them unless you looked for them. And this baby as seen drill weekends in the field, being dropped, falling out of my pocket, being shoved in backpacks, etc.

  • @lakshyagrover6379

    @lakshyagrover6379

    3 жыл бұрын

    My a50 is same has one crack and tiny one on screen but thats after 2 years of use plus this phone fell from 20 feet by my neighbour daugter neighbour took my phone for a emergency call and her 7 year old dropped it from roof lucky phone surrived only that time i saw cracks on my phone but still happy as no major repair was needed

  • @jesseblake3517
    @jesseblake35173 жыл бұрын

    You need that gear4 d30 crystal palace case.

  • @john-bs8pt
    @john-bs8pt3 жыл бұрын

    I always use otter box defender case. Those minimal cases are garbage.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, they aren't. but not all are good.

  • @newjerseyan
    @newjerseyan2 жыл бұрын

    my screen protector peeled off a few days and I got rid of it can't find the spare ones...

  • @Loctain
    @Loctain2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the only purpose for them, is for when you go to sell it when you upgrade, no one's going to want one with micro scratches. Otherwise I'd say don't use one

  • @TMEG94
    @TMEG942 жыл бұрын

    My phone got delivered with a screenprotector as standard from vodafone? Is this different in the usa than here in the netherlands?

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    From what I know, yes.

  • @ReeferNoob23
    @ReeferNoob232 жыл бұрын

    Dedicated pocket for my phones no change no keys no nothing but maybe a microfiber cloth an I work in a steel factory no scratches as of yet and there par for the course rite and that 30$ screen replacement 😃

  • @mard192837
    @mard1928373 жыл бұрын

    I am having no heating issue And very good battery life (6-7 hrs SOT). Camera 4k 30 frame no issues. I haven't tried 4k 60 frame though.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try 4k 60 or 8k.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also SOT depends greatly on display settings

  • @mard192837

    @mard192837

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey 42 minutes of 4k 30 no issue. I will try 60 hz or 8k. I am not a fan of Samsung and was very skeptical before buying this one but so far quite impressed with speed and battery life. Camera shutter seems slow etc but I don't use camera that much. I will try 60 frame 4k or 8k 24 frame and that may be an issue but I think all Android have that heating issue with 8k ( including oneplus)

  • @mard192837

    @mard192837

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are right About screen settings. I don't mind lower resolution and slower refresh rate. I use it at 720p and 60hz so that may have a lot to do with SOT. This is the first truly fast samsung phone I have used (s6,s7, note 3,4 etc were quite slow and S105G was ok). I guess my expectations were quite low from Samsung but I still think that there may be an errant application causing drain if users are getting quite bad battery. Overall Samsung still has work to do.

  • @mard192837

    @mard192837

    3 жыл бұрын

    Update - Over 50 minutes with 4k 60 and phone did get very warm and I think it stopped recording a couple of times (maybe I accidentally touched the stop button too since it started right away). So if user changes to 60 hz and 720p while using camera - this may solve the overheating issue. It's not ideal at all ( I mean this is 1000 dollar phone) but it's worth a try IMO.

  • @ken5336
    @ken53363 жыл бұрын

    I don't use screen protector but I also don't see any scratches but might have flash light scratches 😂

  • @GtheJuggler
    @GtheJuggler3 жыл бұрын

    If your phone screen hits the curb that it doesn't matter weather or not you have a screen protector. Rubber cases probably save the screen more by dampening the impact.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seeing as I've made it 20 years without a phone ever hitting a curb, I think there are more common and important things to worry about like keeping my phone free from common types of damage, drops, and scratches, which cases and screen protectors work wonders for. I have had many screen saved by screen protectors.

  • @GtheJuggler

    @GtheJuggler

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey I don't have a case on my LG Velvet just plastic film on the front and rear.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GtheJuggler if that works for you, great. Everyone had different preferences

  • @VitasLoWang
    @VitasLoWang2 жыл бұрын

    MY 3 YEARS TEST of Galaxy S10: I am have been using it without any silly additional glass because come on since they started to make these screens out of gorillas it should last! ;-) The only protection I have is the great Rhinoshield bumper case which doesn't have a back - that means debris DOES NOT stay in it and thus doesn't scratch your phone's back or sides. I highly recommend this. Also the beautiful Prism green back side of my phone is clearly visible without being hidden in some ugly case. And the display DOES NOT have any visible scratches on it except when I rub it clean with a paper napkin and then look from real close while shining light on it as you did, then I can see some micro scratches. The conclusion is that you DON'T need any protection against scratches, because your phone will get too old much earlier before you get any kind of noticeable scratches. But of course I might be more careful then you, so definitely take into account if you are clumsy.

  • @Frdzed
    @Frdzed3 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t silicon as a material contain sand in it by nature ?

  • @poligonzo5300
    @poligonzo53003 жыл бұрын

    I have the screen protector the insurance and a very thick case hopefully that's good enough I think one of the best cases are OtterBox that's what I have and it works pretty good

  • @Mrbykynjoku

    @Mrbykynjoku

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is your screen protector case-friendly?? And are you still able to use your fingerprint scanner without hitches??

  • @poligonzo5300

    @poligonzo5300

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mrbykynjoku I have no issues with the fingerprint scanner and the screen protector by the way is the plastic one and protect my phone pretty good not only that I have a screen protector for the cameras being the case that are huge and I don't want scratches on it

  • @Mrbykynjoku

    @Mrbykynjoku

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poligonzo5300 thanks man. I use a spigen tough armor case and a spigen neo flex screen protector. The case is great. But the screen protector is my issue. While it fits with the case perfectly, I'm afraid it's only good for preventing scratches and might not withstand an impact.

  • @poligonzo5300

    @poligonzo5300

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mrbykynjoku get the plastic once not the glass one

  • @Mrbykynjoku

    @Mrbykynjoku

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@poligonzo5300 alright man. Thanks a lot

  • @erichurdle6702
    @erichurdle67022 жыл бұрын

    Mine came with a screen protector, had it for 3 months and the screen looks beat to shit , it stays in my left pocket with nothing else , never dropped it. Considering peeling the screen protector off for that new screen look again.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeesh

  • @annehenderson2991

    @annehenderson2991

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! My S21 5G is full of very visible patches of microscratches just from being in my pocket. I have only had the phone for a month and I hate it.

  • @AA-flyguy
    @AA-flyguy3 жыл бұрын

    I work for an airline, do not use ANY screen protector [OR COVER] AND have NEVER Damaged my phone. I stay aware of the floors where I am at [if its not carpeted flooring, I am extra careful] I am just aware of my surroundings. The Cat knocked it off the counter in the kitchen one day but I escaped disaster by have the new fake wood floors 😂. Things happen but if you are aware, you should be safe. I HATE Covers for phones, lol

  • @williamthedoorman9610

    @williamthedoorman9610

    3 жыл бұрын

    Galaxy owners forget samsung puts a screen protector on the S21 Ultra you only need to get the phone wallet with s pen very protective phone case ,

  • @gurtejnijjar5928

    @gurtejnijjar5928

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@williamthedoorman9610 it depends on the region you are in. US doesn't have it.

  • @TheHummingBirdJaiye
    @TheHummingBirdJaiye2 жыл бұрын

    I've had mine a year and get away with having a case on it only half that year time. I have a screen protector but barely use a case. No scratches but on the protector.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice.

  • @caffeineisking8132
    @caffeineisking81322 жыл бұрын

    My s10+ definitely had a tougher glass then this s21 ultra 2 years of abuse and it was nearly immaculate this thing is scratching after 2 weeks of no abuse at all

  • @stevensimon6275

    @stevensimon6275

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think the S10+ was the best overall phone in history even better than my S21 Ultra

  • @CThienV
    @CThienV3 жыл бұрын

    i dont like the silver version but after rocking my black note9 caseless, i bought the silver s21u. scars on a black phone turn up silver

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah ... Not cool.

  • @CThienV

    @CThienV

    2 жыл бұрын

    Update. I dropped this silver phone many times and have a cracked screen. The silver frame is a great thing. There's dings and scratches and the scars are the same color. If this phone was black, the scars would be silver

  • @ssjshadowz5621
    @ssjshadowz56212 жыл бұрын

    Yeah the aluminum sides are anou ying only had it for about 1 month

  • @johnheller5786
    @johnheller57862 жыл бұрын

    Thats why I always buy a case and screen protector.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s the best way to go!

  • @conorduke2288

    @conorduke2288

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s why no one cares

  • @richardpetros2550
    @richardpetros25502 жыл бұрын

    Would you recommend the S21Ultra , in November 2021?

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only if you can get a really good deal. The 22 will be out soon.

  • @jasonmcelveen6295
    @jasonmcelveen62952 жыл бұрын

    Mine was scratched and broken within 2 weeks. I have never had a phone screen scratch or break before and I'm rough with them. Just got a replacement. 3 days in and the screen is scratched and cracked again. This phone lasts 3 days to a week tops. For $1500 I spent on it - I feel sick. Fuck Samsung

  • @zachariahjohn4040
    @zachariahjohn40403 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I got the liquid screen protector. Cost 64 bucks. Then Verizon puts it in some Ultraviolet machine.

  • @rolledtaco

    @rolledtaco

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got the same thing 3 days ago. Do you have any scratches or cracks yet?

  • @zachariahjohn4040

    @zachariahjohn4040

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rolledtaco it's one of the best screen protector. No scratches at all. Only downfall is play games is different. Definitely a thicker material. I try to keep it clean, and spray it with windex, and other cleaners. I inspect it daily too. I also got the otter box defender and the holder on.

  • @raffaelreviews6104
    @raffaelreviews61043 жыл бұрын

    Screen replacement through Samsung Care+ is expensive, right? if I'm not wrong it is $249. I didn't get it on S21 Ultra, because I think there's places where you can get it cheaper, professionally.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. I believe it's $99 and up to 3 repairs in a 12 month period

  • @raffaelreviews6104

    @raffaelreviews6104

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey I checked and the $99 is for the back panel only 😵

  • @davidcarter3830
    @davidcarter38302 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, people are clumsy and forget that they have an expensive device. I treat even the budget phones I had like a newborn baby.

  • @markthornton8376
    @markthornton83762 жыл бұрын

    I've a leather wallet type case that holds my credit cards, I was shocked to find the cards had given the screen some deep scuff marks

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ugh. That stinks. Sorry

  • @Legolo

    @Legolo

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are 2 screen protectors on the phone stock and under them is gg victus which shouldn't be ableto be scratched by cards so consider removing them

  • @neenkin4957

    @neenkin4957

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Legolo Well maybe where you live!

  • @Brsrafal
    @Brsrafal6 ай бұрын

    My Samsung galaxy a53 5g glass 5 I dropped the phone from my semi door height it got a scratch. I hate screen protectors because fingerprint usually don't work with it or barely

  • @sexy-armpit896
    @sexy-armpit8962 жыл бұрын

    I have the same phone and I don't understand why samsung do what they do sometimes! If I get a scratch on my phone, it's going drive me mad, my ocd makes it worse. Why did they have to add the aluminium to it..It's always good to use a back and front cover, you know the one's that are 360°?😁

  • @user-lk9bc2pq7m
    @user-lk9bc2pq7m2 жыл бұрын

    Its actually how the owner use his phone i have an iphone xs max bought at launch day I immediately put a screen protector and case and i can sell it for 445

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    How you use the phone is only part of it.

  • @banahwaaymentupac
    @banahwaaymentupac3 жыл бұрын

    i have standing protective cover from sumsung for 3 months now and i don't have any scratchs

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @banahwaaymentupac

    @banahwaaymentupac

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey but i'm sure the best case for this phone is vrs cristal mix pro

  • @lewis1937
    @lewis19372 жыл бұрын

    Are the camera lenses more scratch resistant?

  • @caffeineisking8132

    @caffeineisking8132

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope mines got light scratches al over them just from being in my pockets

  • @mattalford3932
    @mattalford39323 жыл бұрын

    I stopped using screen protectors on my s7. They aren't really needed. Some help with drop protection I think.

  • @akahakusho8731
    @akahakusho87313 жыл бұрын

    I put mine in a waterproof case. It still looks brand spanking new like I just took it out of the box lol

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @pierre68299

    @pierre68299

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @ivorj4715
    @ivorj4715 Жыл бұрын

    So clean inside the case, maybe once a month

  • @tonyquiros3089
    @tonyquiros30893 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I've been using it for 4 months no case, and literally 0 micro scratches at this point with heavy use

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lucky you

  • @tonyquiros3089

    @tonyquiros3089

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey good video though, is different for different people, and not many videos showing no screen protector wear down out there

  • @cowboyway6930
    @cowboyway69303 жыл бұрын

    i dont use screen protectors no more on my s21 ultra. i just bought otterbox defender pro and it works very well

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @Amppurulaa

    @Amppurulaa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Does it work still after 5 months?

  • @cowboyway6930

    @cowboyway6930

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Amppurulaa yes. It’s been working great

  • @mechwarrior83
    @mechwarrior833 жыл бұрын

    Answering the questions I never even thought to ask.

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help

  • @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch
    @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch3 жыл бұрын

    Wish the S21 Ultra were available in white!

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be sweet

  • @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch

    @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TechOdyssey it would

  • @kleptodathief3946

    @kleptodathief3946

    2 жыл бұрын

    na, i want that rainbow aura glow like the note10+

  • @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch

    @What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kleptodathief3946 that would be nice too

  • @TechOdyssey

    @TechOdyssey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kleptodathief3946 I didn't care for the aura glow that much.

  • @hassanch-cc4xg
    @hassanch-cc4xg Жыл бұрын

    i had galaxy note 8 for three years without screen protector and the only reason i had to replace the phone was the screen that became full of scratches and definitely lower quality of the screen .....

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